Crime in Cramlington Village: statistics, rates and trends
1,026 crimes were recorded in Cramlington Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 236.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cramlington Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington Village
- Types of crime in Cramlington Village
- Cramlington Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington Village
- Population and deprivation in Cramlington Village
- Questions about crime in Cramlington Village
- About this data
1,026 crimes were recorded in Cramlington Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 236.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 343 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cramlington Village has the 137th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cramlington Village | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,026 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 236.0 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,347 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington Village was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,059 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (667). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,026 | 236.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 923 | 212.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,059 | 243.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,010 | 232.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 880 | 202.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 667 | 153.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 764 | 175.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 886 | 203.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 976 | 224.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cramlington Village over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+84%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-27%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 343 | 78.9 | 5.14 | +84% |
| Shoplifting | 202 | 46.5 | 5.61 | -1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 38.4 | 1.12 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 22.3 | 3.29 | +11% |
| Public order | 75 | 17.3 | 2.60 | -20% |
| Other theft | 37 | 8.5 | 1.33 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 7.8 | 1.59 | +112% |
| Burglary | 19 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -21% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.9 | 1.85 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 2.8 | 3.35 | -25% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.1 | 1.53 | +350% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 0.54 | +300% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Cramlington Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cramlington Village recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cramlington Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cramlington Village recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Cramlington Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cramlington Village recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cramlington Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cramlington Village recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cramlington Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cramlington Village recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cramlington Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cramlington Village recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cramlington Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cramlington Village recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cramlington Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cramlington Village recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cramlington Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cramlington Village recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cramlington Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cramlington Village recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cramlington Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cramlington Village recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cramlington Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cramlington Village recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cramlington Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cramlington Village recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cramlington Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cramlington Village recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cramlington Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cramlington Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington South East | 220 | 59.2 | -75% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 607 | 106.9 | -55% |
| Cramlington South West | 421 | 74.5 | -68% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 222 | 45.1 | -81% |
| Cramlington North | 161 | 32.6 | -86% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 425 | 77.2 | -67% |
| Holywell | 542 | 100.0 | -58% |
| Newsham | 803 | 128.6 | -46% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cramlington Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 195 |
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Police Station | 87 |
| On or near Dudley Lane | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Sunny Side | 53 |
| On or near Alexandra Way | 33 |
| On or near Lancastrian Road | 32 |
| On or near Adderstone Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Church Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cramlington Village over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 343 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 30.7% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 17.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 143 | 13.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Cramlington Village has an estimated population of 4,347. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cramlington Village sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cramlington Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Cramlington Village a safe place to live?
Cramlington Village recorded 236.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cramlington Village?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (202).
Is crime in Cramlington Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington Village was up 11% on the year before: 1,026 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 923 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cramlington Village?
Cramlington Village is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cramlington Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.